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02/11/2023

An Unstoppable Movement - Strengthening Global Solidarity for Abortion Rights

In this FIGO Long Read, we look back at the global solidarity event that took place at Paris City Hall on 11 October 2023 to claim access and defend the right to…

Justyna Wydrzyńska, Simon Kayondo, Dephine O, Cecile Wendnonga Thiombiano/ Yougbaré, Guillermo Ortiz

27/10/2023

Professor Pius Okong on providing respectful care for women and newborns

Professor Pius Okong, Past-Chair of the Committee on Respectful Care, was the Health Systems Strengthening Theme Leader of the FIGO World Congress Scientific Programme…

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How can innovation help increase access to self-managed medical abortion in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Dr Anne Beatrice Kihara on the achievements of the Maputo Protocol and remaining challenges across Africa

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Dr Carolyne Odula on the Maputo Protocol and challenging socio-cultural norms in Kenya

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Dr Darolles Mwadjie Wekam on the importance of the Maputo Protocol for safe abortion care in Cameroon

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Dr Simon Peter Kayondo on implementing the Maputo Protocol in Uganda

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Cynthia Kpalete on the Maputo Protocol and reproductive rights in Benin

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FIGO announces selection of the 2021–2023 committee vice chairs

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FIGO launches its first podcast disseminating clinical information to OBGYNs to improve women's health worldwide

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FIGO, WATOG and IFMSA launch joint statement supporting the inclusion of abortion and contraception education for all medical students

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The Cartagena Declaration: FIGO takes a stand on sexual and reproductive health and rights

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IJGO announces its highest ever impact factor

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FIGO advocates for the decriminalisation of abortion in cases of risk to the life or health of women and girls in Honduras

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